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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX150 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JZ300 scores versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony WX150

 JZ300 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WX150 JZ300 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX150

 JZ300 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the WX150.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and WX150.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX150
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $300